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IM C401 ceramic decal printer

Compact A4 colour laser printer converted by INEQS for ceramic toner. The printer most studios, photo ceramic businesses and small tile makers start with.

IM C401 ceramic decal printer
A4 / LetterMaximum decal size
CMYK + redToner configurations
550 to 1,200 °CFiring range by toner set

The IM C401 is delivered fully converted and calibrated: fuser adjusted for ceramic toner, paper path set for decal stock, INEQS colour profile loaded. Unbox, connect, print. It runs unfluxed sets for porcelain and tile, fluxed sets for glass, and single ceramic red for high-fire red work that standard CMYK cannot reach.

Built on a Ricoh IM C401 engine, so drums and fusers are available worldwide, and the developer units are supplied and exchanged by INEQS.

Technical data

EngineRicoh IM C300, INEQS ceramic conversion
Paper formatA4 (297 x 210 mm), printable area 287 x 200 mm
Toner optionsUnfluxed CMYK, unfluxed red set, fluxed CMYK, fluxed red set, single colours, glass B/W
Firing range805 to 1,150 °C depending on toner set
File inputPDF, PSD, TIFF, JPG, PNG at 300 dpi with embedded colour profile
Printer room20 to 25 °C, 40 to 60% relative humidity; air conditioning recommended
IncludedConversion, calibration, starter toner set, decal paper sample, remote setup session

Who it suits

Ceramic studios, memorial and photo ceramic businesses, small tile and mug decorators, schools and makerspaces, and anyone testing ceramic printing before committing to an A3 or wide-format line. For higher monthly volumes look at the IM C2010 / C3010.

Questions people ask

Can I print ceramic toner on a printer I already own?

Some standard colour lasers can be converted. Send us the model and we will tell you if it is on the list. For reliable production we recommend a printer converted and calibrated at INEQS.

Is the fired result food safe and dishwasher safe?

Yes with INEQS toner on properly fired ware. The pigment is fused into the glaze, not sitting on top of it.

What support is included?

A remote setup session, ICC profiles for your paper, and access to INEQS technical service. Over 80% of problems are solved within one working day (Mon to Fri, 08:00 to 17:00 CET).

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